Chaudière (en. Boiler)
/ʃo.djɛʁ/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Definition: Vessel used to heat liquids through combustion or other heat sources.
Example sentence: The gas boiler is very efficient for home heating.
La chaudière à gaz est très efficace pour le chauffage domestique.
Definition: Central heating device using various types of fuels.
Example sentence: We installed a new oil boiler in our house.
Nous avons installé une nouvelle chaudière au fioul dans notre maison.
Definition: Industrial boiler for steam production.
Example sentence: The factory's boiler supplies steam for the manufacturing process.
La chaudière de l'usine fournit de la vapeur pour le processus de fabrication.
Etymology
Etymology/origin: From the Latin 'caldaria', meaning 'warm room'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Phrase: blow the boiler
Meaning: Create a situation where something gets out of control or causes a disaster.
faire sauter la chaudière
Phrase: steam boiler
Meaning: Type of boiler that uses water to produce steam.
chaudière à vapeur
Related Words
Related word: heating
Description: Heating system in a building.
chauffage
Related word: thermal
Description: Related to heat or provided heat.
thermique
Related word: steam
Description: Gaseous state of water, often used in boilers.
vapeur
Slang Meanings
Meaning: To make someone very angry.
Example: He is really heated because of the situation at the boiler.
Il est vraiment chaud à cause de la situation à la chaudière.
Meaning: To speak in an excited or enthusiastic manner.
Example: She was all fired up while explaining her boiler project.
Elle était toute chaude en expliquant son projet de chaudière.